Iluka Resources Limited (ILKAF)
OTHER OTC:ILKAF
ILKAF Stock Chart & Stats
$5.40
$0.12(3.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$5.40
$0.12(3.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.19 - $7.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume486.00
Average Volume (3M)25.10K
Market Cap
$2.25B
Enterprise Value$4.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$45.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.16B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.01%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.67
Shares Outstanding431,195,000
10 Day Avg. Volume36,232
30 Day Avg. Volume25,101
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)1.20
Price to Sales (P/S)2.45
P/FCF Ratio-2.77
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit23.42
Enterprise Value/Ebitda29.51
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.51Price Target Upside1.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$578.88M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Eneabba Refinery ProgressNear-complete engineering and majority committed CapEx materially de‑risks a multi-year strategic asset. A commissioned Eneabba refinery would diversify revenue into separated rare earth oxides outside China, improving long-term product mix, strategic positioning and access to higher-value markets once ramped.
Balranald Ramp-upSuccessful Balranald ramp delivers incremental, lower‑cost production and uplifts shipment capacity mid‑term. Sustained production increases diversify supply sources, supports contracted sales, and enhances cash generation prospects when run‑rates stabilize at investment-case levels over subsequent quarters.
Liquidity & FX HedgingA sizeable liquidity buffer and FX collars materially reduce short‑term funding and currency risks, enabling steadier operational planning. This strengthens the firm's ability to fund project completion and absorb commodity cyclicality, preserving strategic optionality during multi-year project ramp phases.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationA sharp reversal to negative operating and free cash flow in 2025 undermines self‑funding for projects and dividends. Persistent cash burn raises reliance on external financing or asset sales, constraining capital allocation flexibility and increasing execution risk for multi-year investments.
Higher LeverageMaterial leverage growth weakens balance‑sheet resilience and restricts financial flexibility through a project cycle. With returns turned negative, servicing higher debt reduces capacity to absorb cost overruns or delayed ramp-ups, elevating refinancing and covenant risks during cyclical downturns.
Eneabba Offtake UncertaintyLack of signed offtake agreements creates funding and revenue visibility risk for Eneabba. Dependency on satisfactory offtake for loan tranches means project cashflows and repayment profiles hinge on future commercial deals, elevating execution and counterparty risk during commissioning and ramp.
Iluka Resources Limited News
ILKAF FAQ
What was Iluka Resources Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Iluka Resources Limited lowest stock price was $2.19 and its highest was $7.54 in the past 12 months.
What is Iluka Resources Limited’s market cap?
Iluka Resources Limited’s market cap is $2.25B.
When is Iluka Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Iluka Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 75 days.
How were Iluka Resources Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Iluka Resources Limited released its earnings results on Feb 17, 2026. The company reported -$0.021 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.123 by $0.102.
Is Iluka Resources Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Iluka Resources Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Iluka Resources Limited pay dividends?
Iluka Resources Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.021 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.01%. See more information on Iluka Resources Limited dividends here
What is Iluka Resources Limited’s EPS estimate?
Iluka Resources Limited’s EPS estimate is -0.17.
How many shares outstanding does Iluka Resources Limited have?
Iluka Resources Limited has 431,195,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Iluka Resources Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Iluka Resources Limited reported an EPS of -$0.021 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.123. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.518%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Iluka Resources Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ILKAF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Iluka Resources Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$5.51 (1.95% Upside)
$5.51 (1.95% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ILKAF Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
25.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-12.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Iluka Resources Limited
Headquartered in Perth, Australia, and established in 1954, Iluka Resources Limited is deeply involved in all facets of the mineral sands industry. This encompasses the exploration, development, extraction, processing, marketing, and subsequent rehabilitation of mining sites. The company's operations span several key regions, including Jacinth-Ambrosia/Mid West, Cataby/South West, Sierra Rutile, and the United States/Murray Basin segments. Its core product portfolio features zircon, titanium dioxide minerals like rutile and synthetic rutile, and ilmenite, alongside activated carbon and iron concentrate. Beyond its primary offerings, Iluka also actively explores for rare earth elements such as monazite and xenotime. These diverse products are crucial components in a wide array of applications across technology, construction, medicine, lifestyle goods, and industrial sectors. With a global footprint, Iluka maintains operations across Australia, China, the broader Asian continent, Europe, the Americas, and other international markets. The company, which was originally incorporated as Westralian Sands Limited, rebranded to Iluka Resources Limited in May 1999.
ILKAF Company Deck
ILKAF Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed measurable operational and financial progress: Balranald is ramping on schedule, Eneabba shows strong engineering and committed spend with commissioning in mid‑2027, a significant near‑term reduction in cash deployment was announced, liquidity/hedging positions are solid, and inventory/contracted sales provide flexibility. Key risks include market timing for zircon/TiO2 recovery, lack of signed rare‑earth offtakes (funding dependency), elevated finished goods inventory that must be drawn down, and the usual execution/commissioning risks for a major refinery project. Overall, the positives (project progress, reduced cash deployment, liquidity and hedging, inventory cushion) outweigh the outstanding risks, but successful execution and offtake finalization remain important near‑term value drivers.View all ILKAF earnings summariesILKAF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.51
▲(1.95% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.41% Insiders
8.65% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
74.93% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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